Bikeability
What is Bikeability?
A Bikeability course gives children (and adults at the: Eastbourne Cycle Centre) the skills they need for riding their bikes on the road. It also encourages children to think independently and make informed decisions.
Bikeability – cycling proficiency for the 21st century
All our training is carried out by qualified National Standard Instructors who have been trained in emergency first aid and are DBS checked.
There are three Bikeability levels. Each course is designed to improve cycling skills.
- Level 1: Learn basic skills in traffic free environment (Year 3+)
- Level 2: Short journeys such as cycling to school on quieter roads (Year 5+)
- Level 3: More challenging roads and traffic situations (Year 6+)
Children must be able to ride unaided to take part in the courses.
Bikeability in schools
The Cycle Team can provide Bikeability courses to all schools across East Sussex
Schools and academies may book as many courses as they have the demand for, our hope is that every child in the year group has the opportunity to benefit from this important and valuable life skill.
Courses are booked via the school and a Level 2 course consist of up to five 90-minute sessions.
There is a charge to the training, please contact the school directly or the Cycle training Team for further details.
The courses we can offer to Schools and academies are:
Plus Balance Bikeability Plus - Bikeability Plus; a suite of courses to meet your needs
Plus Learn 2 Ride Bikeability Plus - Bikeability Plus; a suite of courses to meet your needs
Level 1 Bikeability Level 1 - Maintain your cycle, Glide and Control your bike
Level 2 Bikeability Level 2 - Start & stop, Passing vehicles & Understand the road
Level 3 Bikeability Level 3 - Riding position, complex roads and confident response
How to apply
How to apply
Schools and academies can book Bikeability at any time of the year, please contact the team:
- Email: Cycle Training
- Telephone: 07584 262556 / 07766 422352
Please provide us with information on year group, Bikeability level, preferred dates and number of children. We cannot guarantee preferred dates during our busiest times.
Bikeability: school holidays Level 1
Bikeability courses are available during all school holiday dates (apart from Christmas) at our Eastbourne Cycle Centre based at:
Eastbourne Sports Park,
Cross Levels Way,
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
Level 1:
provides the basic cycle control skills including starting and pedalling, stopping, manoeuvring, signalling and using the gears. It is carried out in a traffic free environment and is suitable for adults and children,
(NB.,) minimum recommended age is 6 years old and must be able to ride a bike without use of stabilisers
- This is a group session with a maximum of 12 children per session.
- The Level 1 course is usually run on a Monday 10am-12pm
- The cost of the course is £12.00 per child
- Please book here: Bikeability Booking Form
Bikeability: school holidays Level 2
Bikeability courses are available during all school holiday dates (apart from Christmas) at our: Eastbourne Cycle Centre based at:
Eastbourne Sports Park,
Cross Levels Way,
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
Level 2:
The first 2 hours cover Level 1 outcomes. All outcomes must be met before continuing to the on-road part of the course. Training takes place on quiet roads but with real traffic conditions giving the skills and confidence to make trips safely and independently. Level 2 is suitable for adults and children,
(NB.,) minimum age is 10 years old and must be able to ride a bike without the use of stabilisers)
- This is a group session with a maximum of 12 children per session
- The Level 2 course is usually run over 2 days. Monday and Tuesday 10am – 3pm (both days must be attended to meet all the outcomes)
- The cost of the course is £22.00 per child
- Please book here: Bikeability Booking Form
Bikeability: school holidays Level 3
Bikeability courses are available during all school holiday dates (apart from Christmas) at our: Eastbourne Cycle Centre based at:
Eastbourne Sports Park,
Cross Levels Way,
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
Level 3:
This builds on Level 2 training and equips trainees with skills for more challenging roads and traffic situations – busier streets, queuing traffic, complex junctions and roundabouts. It is required that the trainee has already attended a Level 2 course and achieved all of the goals.
- This is a group session of up to 4 children per session
- The Level 3 course usually runs on Tuesday 09.30 - 12.30
- The cost of the course is £30.00
- Please book here: Bikeability Booking Form
Apply for Bikeability training
Please ensure your child meets the criteria for the course. To proceed please complete the online booking form.
Please contact us for further information:
Telephone: 07766 422352 / 0788 128 2725 / 07584 262556